Health & Safety Induction

Philip Thornton
Safety Officer



Why safety is important:
Legal requirement
Expensive compensation claims
Criminal prosecutions or other enforcement
action by Health & Safety Authority (or Gardai).

The incalculable cost of human suffering,
much of which is so easily preventable.
Take reasonable care of your own safety and anyone
affected by your actions
Alcohol or drugs
Co-operate with the University on H&S issues
Improper conduct or behaviour
Attend required training courses.
Report defects or safety contraventions (to your
manager)
Health and Safety and YOU!
SAFETY CONSULTATION
Safety Representatives Committee
Membership
Human Resources Director (Chair)
Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering Nominee
Safety Representatives (x 9)
Buildings & Estates Services Manager
Safety Officer
Risk Assessment
You / Your Departments must:
Identify hazards
Decide who is at risk
Assess risks
Prioritise objectives
Eliminate or control risks
If you discover a fire:
1. Raise the alarm by breaking the
nearest fire alarm call point.
2. Call the Campus Emergency Number
061 213333 (put it in your mobile)
or the Fire Brigade using the 999 or
112 system.
3. Do not tackle the fire and do not
take risks.
4. Evacuate.
If the fire alarm sounds:
1. Leave the building by the nearest exit point
and dont delay to pick up personal
belongings.
2. Do not use lifts.
3. Assemble at the Assembly Point for the
building.
4. Follow the Fire Stewards instructions and Do
Not re-enter the building unless authorised.
Familiarise yourself with
the location of:
the Fire Exits

the Fire Alarm Call Point(s)

the Assembly Points
Accidents & Incidents
All accidents and incidents must be
reported as soon as possible
Report them to your supervisor or
manager.
Your supervisor or manager should
complete the Accident Report Form or
Dangerous Occurrence Form
First Aid
If you require first aid assistance or come across
somebody who does:
Call Ext. 3333 or 061 213333

For more serious health events call an
ambulance:
999 or 112
SAFETY SIGNS

Across the campus look out for H&S information signs
BLUE = Compulsory
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk, but means youve broken
the law.
YELLOW = Warning
Failure to take notice could put you at risk.
GREEN = Safety guidance
First Aid, Emergency Exits
RED = Prohibitive or Fire
Blue = Compulsory
Failure to comply not only puts you at risk, but means that you
have broken the law
Yellow = Warning
Green = Safe guidance
First Aid / Emergency Exits / etc
Red = Prohibitive or Fire
Sensible Safety
Drive slowly the campus speed limit is 40
km/h (25 mph)
Make sure you and your bicycle are readily
visible (night & day)
Take care at pedestrian crossings.
Walk facing the traffic and keep to well-lit
roads and pavements
No smoking on the premises

Welfare of Children & Young People
The University adopts the highest
possible standards to protect children for
whom it has responsibility.

UL Child Protection Guidelines may be
downloaded from the University website.
Safety information available to
you from:
University Safety Statement
Local Safety Statement and other
Departmental sources
Heath & Safety Essentials Booklet
Health & Safety Unit

Welcome to UL and please contact
me if you have any questions.

Philip Thornton Ext: 2239